Rural Property Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is looking for an experienced Rural Property Solicitor in Edinburgh. Candidates should have 1-4 years PQE, ideally with experience in Rural or Commercial Property. This role provides an opportunity to manage various property transactions while fostering client relationships and developing expertise in the Rural sector. The firm offers hybrid working options and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Professional development and training

Clear career progression routes

Hybrid working options

A varied caseload

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in Rural Property or Commercial Property.
• Experience handling property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• A keen interest in the Rural/Agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of Rural Property transactions.
• Manage a high-quality, varied caseload.
• Contribute to client relationships and business development.

Skills

Rural Property experience

Commercial Property experience

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Proactive business development

Team collaboration

Job description

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If you are a Rural Solicitor ready to advance your career, a well-established Rural department at a respected Scottish firm is expanding its team in Edinburgh.

This firm is committed to supporting solicitors’ professional growth and welcomes applications from those with Commercial Property experience who have a genuine passion for agriculture, rural matters and the Scottish countryside.

Don’t miss the chance to develop your expertise in the Rural sector while pursuing the work you truly enjoy.

Role

A highly respected Scottish law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Rural Property Solicitor (1-4 PQE) to join its expanding team in Edinburgh. This is a key role within a L500-ranked practice that has long-standing relationships with a diverse client base, including landowners, estates, rural businesses and developers.

The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of Rural Property transactions, including purchases, sales, leases, agricultural tenancies, estate management and renewable energy matters. You will be trusted to manage a high-quality, varied caseload, while also contributing to client relationships, internal collaboration, and business development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with Rural experience or a Commercial Property background looking to build specialist expertise in a highly valued area of practice.

If you have a genuine interest in the Rural sector and are seeking a role where you can develop long-term client relationships, this position offers the platform and support to do just that.

The team is friendly, collaborative and known for its practical and commercial approach. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious plans for future growth, the firm is committed to supporting your development and offering a clear path for progression.

Your Experience

• 1-4 years PQE in Rural Property or Commercial Property
• Experience handling property transactions from instruction through to completion
• A keen interest in the Rural/Agricultural sector, with hands-on experience considered an advantage
• Excellent drafting, communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive approach to business development and team collaboration
• A commitment to delivering a high standard of service and advice
• Highly flexible and hybrid working options
• Clear and achievable career progression routes
• The chance to join a well-established department with a broad range of clientele
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A varied caseload and strong client contact from day one

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [emailprotected] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.